Academic Counseling Center

Counseling Questions

If you are transferring to SBCC from another college or university this section is
for you:

New Student Advising is strongly recommended for students transferring to SBCC from
another institution. New transfer students from other colleges and universities are welcome
to participate in our on-campus advising sessions and may meet with an academic counselor
at our front desk or by scheduling a "same day appointment" in person during regular
service hours. Please arrive as early as possible because appointments are limited
and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may schedule a maximum
of two same day appointments per semester. Before new transfer students come to campus
for a same day appointment you should check your pipeline account to ensure SBCC has
received all outside college transcripts. www.sbcc.edu/admissions/files/IncomingTranscriptsReceived.pdf If not, you should have official or unofficial transcripts with you at the time of
the appointment. Please note that unofficial transcripts cannot be used to fulfill
prerequisites for courses such as English, math, biology, etc. If you plan to enroll
in courses that require prerequisites (i.e. English, math, biology, chemistry, foreign
language), please review this link carefully, as deadlines are strictly enforced. We strongly recommend calling in advance
to inquire about counselor availability and for more details.

To download a handout with a summary of guidelines for first semester course planning, click here. Please note HIT/CIM students must go to www.sbcc.edu/hit for Student Education Plans,
Transcript Evaluations and academic counseling support.

If you are returning to SBCC this section is for you:

Welcome back! Returning students are welcome to participate in our on-campus advising
sessions and may meet with an academic counselor at the front desk or by scheduling
a "same day appointment" in person during regular service hours. Please arrive as
early as possible because appointments are limited and are booked on a first-come,
first-served basis. Students may schedule a maximum of two same day appointments per
semester.

To download a handout with a summary of guidelines for first semester course planning, click here. Please note HIT/CIM students must go to www.sbcc.edu/hit for Student Education Plans,
Transcript Evaluations and academic counseling support.

If you are a continuing SBCC student this section is for you:

Continuing students may meet with an academic counselor at the front desk or by scheduling
a "same day appointment" in person during regular service hours. Please arrive as
early as possible because appointments are limited and are booked on a first-come,
first-served basis. Students may schedule a maximum of two same day appointments per
semester.

To download a handout with a summary of guidelines for first semester course planning, click here. Please note HIT/CIM students must go to www.sbcc.edu/hit for Student Education Plans,
Transcript Evaluations and academic counseling support.

If you have further questions, please see if they are addressed in one of the topics
listed below.If not, complete the On-Line Form, and an Academic Counselor will respond within 3 to 5 business days.